August 15, 2014
Luis Suarez ban upheld, but he’s allowed to train
Luis Suarez's four-month ban for biting an opponent has been upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). But the Uruguay striker, 27, can now train and play in friendly matches, with new club Barcelona confirming: "He will join the first…
August 15, 2014
Coca-Cola buys 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage
US drinks giant Coca-Cola has bought a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage in a cash deal, as it looks for growth away from fizzy drinks. In the $2.15bn (£1.3bn) deal, Coca-Cola will transfer its worldwide energy business to Monster. In exchange,…
August 15, 2014
Magistrate Insists Vybz Kartel Conspiracy Trial to Start October 29
A magistrate today insisted that the conspiracy trial of popular entertainers Vybz Kartel and Gaza Slim will start on October 29, after failed efforts to do so this week. Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer and Gaza Slim, whose given name is…
August 15, 2014
Warrant issued for former Haiti president Aristide accused of corruption
An investigating judge has issued an arrest warrant for former president Jean Bertrand Aristide after he failed to comply with a summons to appear at the magistrate’s office. Aristide was due to appear before Judge Lamarre Belizaire to answer…
August 14, 2014
OECS exports to US in June show slight increase
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) exported goods and services totaling US$8.4 million to the United states during the month of June, according to figures released by the US Census Bureau. The figures showed that St. Kitts-Nevis led…
August 14, 2014
Margaritaville surpasses sales target in TCI
Margaritaville Turks & Caicos (TCI) surpassed its US$6-million revenue target for its financial year. Growth in sales helped boost the tourist attractions earnings to over US$720,000, which was 21 per cent higher than the year before. The…
August 14, 2014
Clippers have new owner
Steve Ballmer officially became the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers today for a record $2 billion. The team said the sale closed after a California court confirmed the authority of Shelly Sterling, on behalf of the Sterling Family Trust, to…
August 14, 2014
Celine Dion cancels tour
Celine Dion has cleared her calendar of all performances, saying she needs to focus on her health, her husband’s health and raising their three young children. The superstar vocalist is cancelling shows that were slated through March 22, 2015,…
August 14, 2014
US says Mount Sinjar evacuation unlikely
The US says it is unlikely to launch a mission to evacuate Iraqis trapped by Islamist fighters on Mount Sinjar. A Special Forces team flew to the mountain and found fewer people than expected, and those remaining were also in a better condition…
August 14, 2014
LIME Carib CEO Calls For Technology Innovation
The region’s leading telecoms provider that first connected the Caribbean to the rest of the world, LIME, called on regional government ministers and fellow telecoms providers to push for greater broadband penetration, allowing Caribbean nationals…